Aioi Knot Perced Orees / Pink & Blue

Le nœud Aioi signifie « passer sa vie ensemble jusqu’à ce que la mort nous sépare ». Il est utilisé pour célébrer des événements tels que les mariages et les liens matrimoniaux. Les extrémités de la corde sont effilochées pour former des franges.

Largeur : 2,5 cm
Hauteur : 7 cm
Poids : 2 g

Sillook
Les cordons kumihimo sont fabriqués en fil Sillook®, produit par Toray, une entreprise textile japonaise. Il a été développé pour ressembler étroitement à la soie naturelle et est lavable et durable. Il est de qualité supérieure parmi les textiles en soie artificielle. Le Sillook est également utilisé pour confectionner des kimonos japonais.

KEIKO ISHII

Carrying on the tradition

There are over 100 knots in decorative knotting and artwork made by combining the knots seems infinite. I find wonder in the endless possibility of decorative knots. A unique characteristic of Japanese decorative knotting is that it uses a single, continuous rope from beginning to end, without cutting or joining. This comes from the culture of valuing something that is long and continuous, and avoiding discontinuity or interruption, for example with relationships and personal contact. Some artwork uses 10~20 m of rope and it requires much concentration and perseverence to continuously tie it. It is tough work, but I value such Japanese tradition and strive to make my artwork from single, uncut rope.
In my work, I honor tradition while striving to create artwork that will add color to modern life. Decorate your room or wear the knots to ward off evil or as a symbol of happiness.

ARTISAN STORY

I began decorative knotting in 2012. Attracted by the intricate methods of knotting and the beauty of Japanese braided cord braided ropes, I decided to become an artist because, despite being a traditional art, decorative knots are not well known and there are few artisans. In 2015, I held my first exhibition at Banshu Kiyomizu Temple, because knots are deeply associated with Bhuddism. In addition to traditional designs, I make earings, necklaces and other accessories, as well as interior decorations for restaurants and historic hotels (ryokan).

KUMIHIMO / JAPANESE BRAIDED CORD

About 1,300 years ago / 700s / Nara Period (710–794)

Kumihimo is made by moving multiple bundles of thread diagonally around one another to create a single cord. By the Nara period, braided cords were used for sutras, ceremonial robes and court dress; warrior society expanded their use into armor and swords, and later regional centers produced obijime for kimono.

In Japan, kumihimo is most familiar as the cord that helps secure a kimono obi, where color and knot can express season and formality. Contemporary applications include jewelry, straps, bag handles and even shoelaces, with growing appreciation for the beauty of the structure itself.

Unlike ordinary woven cloth, where warp and weft cross at right angles, kumihimo threads are continually moving diagonally. This distributes tension along the cord and gives great strength at small diameter. Decoration and engineering come from exactly the same structure.

Différences individuelles

Chaque pièce étant fabriquée à la main individuellement, de légères variations de couleur, de motif, de forme et de texture peuvent survenir. Ces subtiles différences sont une caractéristique naturelle des créations artisanales, rendant chaque pièce véritablement unique. Nous espérons que vous apprécierez ces variations individuelles comme faisant partie de la beauté et du caractère de l'artisanat japonais.

Délai de production

Si un article n'est pas actuellement en stock, il peut être fabriqué sur commande par l'artisan. Comme chaque pièce est soigneusement fabriquée à la main, la production peut prendre plusieurs mois selon l'article et le planning de l'artisan. Nous vous remercions de votre patience et de votre compréhension.